The Mowbray Park CityCat terminal in Kangaroo Point is set to reopen on December 9 following an extensive eight-month upgrade. The revamped terminal will enhance commuter convenience with new features and service changes, offering improved connectivity across the city.
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Key Upgrades and Features
The redevelopment of the Mowbray Park terminal introduces cutting-edge features aimed at improving passenger convenience, safety, and accessibility:
- Revamped Waiting Area: The waiting area has been repurposed and refurbished to create an open and transparent space for passengers.
- New Walkway and Dual Berth Pontoon:
- A fixed walkway now connects the upgraded waiting area to a new flood-resilient gangway.
- The dual berth pontoon accommodates all vessels in Brisbane’s ferry fleet, enhancing service efficiency.
- Structural Enhancements:
- Installation of new piles to support the fixed walkway, pontoon restraint, and ferry movement.
- Improved Aesthetic and Identification: A refreshed design includes updated terminal identification signage for easier navigation.
- Enhanced Safety: Features include improved lighting and expanded CCTV coverage, ensuring a secure environment for commuters.
- Removal and Reconstruction: The existing pontoon, gangway, and associated piles were removed to make way for modern infrastructure.
Service Changes and Expansions
From January 28, three faster cross-river services will commence, complementing the improved Mowbray Park terminal. Transport Chair Ryan Murphy announced that these changes aim to create a more seamless travel experience by integrating the KittyCat and CityCat services.
Cr Murphy explained that the change will double the KittyCat services and ensure they align with the CityCat timetable, providing a smoother travel experience for passengers using the network.
Passengers boarding from Mowbray Park will also have direct access to the Howard Smith Wharves for the first time since the stop was added to the CityCat network in May.
Adjustments to Apollo Road and Milton Terminals
The reopening of Mowbray Park comes with timetable adjustments. Starting December 9, CityCats will alternate stops at Apollo Road in Bulimba and Milton, halving the frequency of service to these terminals. Morning and afternoon express CityCats between West End and QUT Gardens Point will make an additional stop at Milton.
These changes, according to Translink, are necessary to accommodate the extra travel time for the Mowbray Park stop. Both Apollo Road and Milton were chosen for reduced services due to lower patronage and alternative transport options nearby.
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Expanding Brisbane’s Ferry Network
With the reopening of Mowbray Park, the number of operational CityCat terminals across Brisbane will reach a record high of 19. The improvements mark another step forward in enhancing Brisbane’s public transport infrastructure.
For more information, passengers can visit the Translink website to review updated schedules and plan their journeys accordingly.
Published 7-December-2024
